LOS CIEN TEAM

  • Herman G Hernandez

    Herman G. Hernández he/him/el
    Executive Director
    hermang@loscien.org
    707-860-9080

    Herman G. Hernández is a public servant and community advocate committed to advancing equity, representation, and belonging across Sonoma County. Grounded in respect, service, diversity, discipline, and positivity, he builds bridges across communities and fosters inclusive leadership.

    As Executive Director of Los Cien Sonoma County, Herman leads efforts to elevate Latino voices and create space for honest dialogue about the region’s most pressing issues. Under his leadership, Los Cien launched the BRIDGE Program (Building Representation, Inclusion, Diversity, and Governance Excellence), which prepares Latinx and underrepresented leaders to serve on nonprofit boards and public commissions.

    In addition to his professional work, Herman is an elected Trustee on the Sonoma County Board of Education and sits on the boards of the Made in Santa Rosa Foundation and the Sonoma County Family YMCA.

    A first-generation college graduate, Herman has been honored with several awards for his leadership and service, but remains most proud of helping build stronger, more inclusive communities. He finds joy in mentoring others and spending time with his wife Ariana, daughter Nina Gabriela, and dog Moose – often outdoors, enjoying the beauty of Sonoma County.

  • Magali Telles

    Magali Telles she/her/ella
    Director of Operations
    magali@loscien.org
    707-860-9080

    Magali Telles was born in Michoacán, Mexico but raised in Fresno, California. She was the first in her family to attend a four-year university and received her bachelor’s degree from Sonoma State University in Sociology and continued her love of learning with the completion of her Master’s degree in Education also from her Alma Mater.

    For close to 18 years she assisted students and their families, connecting them to resources in the college readiness and admissions process on a local and statewide level. Holding a special focus on Latino families by providing them with culturally relevant resources and academic guidance.

    Magali is passionate about creating a more equitable playing field for all who call Sonoma County home and believes this can be achieved through our youth and families.